Networking Sales specialist at Citrix Systems in Alpharetta, Georgia

Job Description:

We believe work is not a place, but rather a thing you do. Our technology revolves around this core philosophy. We are relentlessly committed to helping people work and play from anywhere, on any device. Innovation, creativity and a passion for ever-improving performance drive our company and our people forward. We empower the original mobile device: YOU!

What we're looking for:
You are a Networking Sales Specialist with a minimum of 5 years of direct sales experience with extensive knowledge of Networking Solution selling. You have extensive experience selling within the Southeastern United States. You are a hardworking, aggressive individual who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, as a member of a Field Sales team with strong direct client-facing sales experience.

Position Overview:
Citrix has experienced rapid growth in our Delivery Networks Division, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, aggressive individual who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to join our Field Sales team as an Enterprise Senior Networking Sales Specialist. In this remote position the ideal candidate will be located in Atlanta, GA or the surrounding Metropolitan area.

Our sales organization provides our clients with End to End Solutions without third party dependencies. We provide a complete Solutions Portfolio linking the mobile world - people, data, and applications - with the Cloud world. Our team members are diverse and experienced professionals who are driven to meet high standards. We are passionate and demonstrate pride in their work and in Citrix. When you join our sales team, you will have the rewarding experience of working in an innovative, collaborative, and energetic work environment.

As a Networking Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and growing the market in your defined territory. You will be an essential element of our sales organization by planning, building, enabling and accelerating the sales engine for our application Networking product sets (Citrix ADC, Citrix SD-WAN, Secured Unified Gated, Management & Analytics, and Security solutions).You will be supporting ERMs, CAMs, and partners to drive opportunities relating to Networking product line(s) through closure. You excel at engaging with customer to develop solutions.You excel at supporting activities specific to opportunities in low-touch accounts in addition to generating pipeline and managing opportunities.

Roles Responsibilities:
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You will carry a revenue quota to meet or exceed sales targets within assigned territory
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You will act as the key field representative to develop and drive sales pipeline for Citrix's Networking Solutions
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You will be responsible for pipeline creation, acceleration and closing of projects with large to mid-sized sales opportunities with the goal of meeting and exceeding territory sales targets
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You will drive Citrix's Networking infrastructure solutions into leading Enterprise businesses
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You will leverage Value-Added Resellers, System Integrators and Service Providers to grow the business and market share of our Networking technologies. You must be able to overcome competitive challenges and differentiate Citrix networking solutions in the market
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You will maintain knowledge of competitors in accounts to strategically position Citrix Networking solutions better

Basic Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience required
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5 years direct field technology sales
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Previous experience in selling Networking solutions
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Must reside within Atlanta, GA with the ability to travel to customer accounts and corporate meetings as required.

Preferred Qualifications:
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5+ years selling Network based solutions into Enterprise accounts
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Knowledge of strategic account sales techniques/processes including the ability to understand customer needs, overcome objections, develop business cases, and negotiate and close deals
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Consistent track record working with customers, up-selling of products, contract renewals, accounting planning, and closing complex deals
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Previous experience in selling Networking solutions, preferably ADC, Load Balancing, Secured Unified Gated, WAN Optimization, or SD-WAN
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Formal sales training i.e. Miller Heiman, Sander Training
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Track record of meeting/exceeding quota
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Extensive executive contacts within assigned territory
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Ability to travel up to 50%

What you're looking for:
Our technology is built on the idea that everyone should be able to work from anywhere, at any time, and on any device. It's a simple philosophy that guides everything we do - including how we work. If you're in sales, we'll help you make your numbers and a difference with a brand you can believe in. We want employees to do what they do best, every day.

Be bold. Take risks. Imagine a better way to work. If we just described you, then we really need to talk.

Functional Area:Networking Specialist
About us:

Citrix is a cloud company that enables mobile workstyles. We create a continuum between work and life by allowing people to work whenever, wherever, and however they choose. Flexibility and collaboration is what we're all about. The Perks: We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. You'll enjoy our workstyle within an incredible culture. We'll give you all the tools you need to succeed so you can grow and develop with us.

Citrix Systems, Inc. is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, religion, genetic carrier status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, protected veteran status and other protected classifications.

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